Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.
Ephesians 4:2-3 (NIV)
The 2025 United Women in Faith luncheon will be held Monday, May 26, at the Hilton Americas Hotel in downtown Houston from noon to 1:30 p.m. The hotel is located at 1600 Lamar St. All women from across the Texas Conference (and friends from further away) are invited to attend.
The theme of this year’s event is Together We Rise: Faith, Love, and Unity, Celebrating at the Table. The keynote speaker will be Rev. Elizabeth Duffin, the Southwest District Superintendent. This year’s Hazel Decker Award will also be announced.
Elizabeth Duffin has served as the District Superintendent of the Southwest District since 2023. She previously served as the senior pastor of First UMC Missouri City. Other appointments include the Associate Director in the Center for Clergy Excellence, and pastoral positions in northwest Houston and Beaumont. She is a graduate of Duke Divinity School and Davidson College. She serves on the Board of Ordained Ministry and was a General Conference delegate. Elizabeth is married to Seann, the senior pastor of Memorial Drive UMC, and they have two children.
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